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Building Amp Stands

I was fortunate to find a plank of 2 inch thick purple heartwood, which I then had cut into two pieces to be used for amp stands for a pair of Atma-sphere M-60 mk2.2 monoblocks. Currently, each amp is sitting atop of a set of Aurios 1.0's, which, in turn, sit atop of a Syposium shelf which rests on a carpeted floor.

I want to put a set of 3 spiked brass feet on the bottom of each piece of heartwood, placing the Symposium shelf/Aurios atop of the spiked heartwood stand.

I've seen large brass spikes which attach to the bottom of the amp stands via adhesive pads (Focal Points, Revelation Audio Points). How would this method of attachment compare with drilling and tapping a threaded sleeve to secure the feet? Even though a professional woodworking shop would do the drilling and tapping, purple heartwood is a BEAR to work with, with the remote chance of cracking the wood, and the increased cost for the shop's services.
fatparrot

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stehno
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Fatparrot,

I am using Star Sound's Audio Points which I had them tap for me at 5/8-11. I have a set of three I could sell you if you need any.

Drill 5/8" holes where you want the points to go, purchase a 1 ft. long 5/8-11" threaded rod from Home Depot for about $3 and cut it to smaller appropriate lengths, then use on the top 5/8-11 nuts with a 5/8" washers thru the wood with the point fastened on the underside of the heartwood.

If you were to go this route, you might also consider purchasing some smaller Audio Points to go underneath your amps as well. That is the only way I know to obtain the full affects of coupling.

Heartwood is an interesting wood and it would be interesting to know how you think it may affect your sonics.

-IMO
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